Gasoline Lexus ES300h 2014 Owner's Manual

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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual...................................14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 50
Safety information for children ................................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
Installing child restraints............... 61
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 71
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features (hybrid vehicles) ..........................72
Hybrid system precautions (hybrid vehicles) .......................... 76
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system (gasoline vehicles)..................... 82
Immobilizer system (hybrid vehicles) ......................... 84
Alarm ................................................. 86 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 90
Gauges and meters ..................... 95
Multi-information display ........ 100
Energy monitor/ consumption screen .................110
3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................122
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .............125
Wireless remote control ...........139
Doors ................................................ 142
Trunk.................................................. 147
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................154
Driving position memory..........156
Head restraints ............................. 162
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................166
Inside rear view mirror ............. 168
Outside rear view mirrors......... 171
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ..............................174
Moon roof ....................................... 177
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ..................... 184
Cargo and luggage.....................195
Vehicle load limits ....................... 198
Trailer towing ................................ 199
Dinghy towing .............................200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (gasoline vehicles)................... 201
Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicles) ......................208
EV drive mode (hybrid vehicles) ........................215
Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles)................... 218
Hybrid transmission (hybrid vehicles) ........................221
Turn signal lever .......................... 225
Parking brake .............................. 226
Horn .................................................227
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ........................ 228
Automatic High Beam............. 232
Fog light switch ........................... 238
Windshield wipers and washer ................................ 239
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 243 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 248
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 267
Intuitive parking assist ...............275
Rear view monitor system ..... 288
Driving mode select switch ...........................................300
Driving assist systems .............. 302
Hill-start assist control (hybrid vehicles) ......................308
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 317 • Blind Spot Monitor function ......................................321
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................................... 324
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles) ......................327
Winter driving tips ..................... 330
4Driving

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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................658
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 662
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 665
General maintenance.............. 668
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................672
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................673
Hood ................................................ 677
Positioning a floor jack..............678
Engine compartment ................ 681
12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 698
Tires.................................................. 702
Tire inflation pressure ................. 712
Wheels .............................................715
Air conditioning filter ................. 717
Electronic key battery................ 719
Checking and replacing fuses................................................ 721
Light bulbs .....................................733 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...................748
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..... 749
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 751
If you think something is wrong ................. 757
Fuel pump shut off system (gasoline vehicles) .................. 758
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds......759
If a warning message is displayed ................................. 769
If you have a flat tire ...................792
If the engine will not start (gasoline vehicles) ..................805
If the hybrid system will not start (hybrid vehicles)............ 807
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................809
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 810
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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If the 12-volt battery is discharged (gasoline
vehicles)....................................... 813
If the 12-volt battery is discharged (hybrid
vehicles)........................................817
If your vehicle overheats (gasoline vehicles)................... 821
If your vehicle overheats (hybrid vehicles) ...................... 824
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 828
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 832
Fuel information.......................... 847
Tire information...........................850
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 862
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ......................... 875 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners..................................... 878
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 879
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................... 881
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................... 892
Alphabetical index ................................898
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below. • Navigation system
• Air conditioning controls
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogging
• Lexus Enform with Safety Connect

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Hybrid vehicles: High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Hybrid vehicles: Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way
radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Reading this manual
CAUTION:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or serious
injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to or a
malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps in
numerical order.
Indicates the action (pushing,
turning, etc.) used to operate
switches and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this hap-
pen”.
■Different writing styles for gasoline and hybrid vehicles
Information for hybrid vehicles is written in brackets next to the infor-
mation for gasoline vehicles
Example
Turn the engine
*1 *2 switch to IGNITION ON*1 *2
mode.
*2: Hybrid vehicles*1: Gasoline vehicles

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For safety and security1
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 28
For safety drive...............................30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification system..................50
Safety information for children.................................... 56
Child restraint systems ............... 57
Installing child restraints ............... 61
Exhaust gas precautions .............. 71
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features (hybrid vehicles) ..........................72
Hybrid system precautions (hybrid vehicles) .......................... 76
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system (gasoline vehicles) ..................... 82
Immobilizer system (hybrid vehicles) ......................... 84
Alarm ................................................. 86

721-2. Hybrid system
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Hybrid system features (hybrid vehicles)
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you ar e closely familiar with the charac-
teristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an elec-
tric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving
fuel efficiency and redu cing exhaust emissions.
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For safety and security
◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During start off,
the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or
when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped and the elec-
tric motor (traction motor) is used.
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as necessary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine
via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which changes
in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order to warn peo-
ple nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
Vehicle proximity notification system

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■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decel-
eration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
■EV indicator
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on
■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left
parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this reason, be
sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or
10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable
to jump-start the vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Lexus dealer.
●If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged.
Always put the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in heavy
traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharging the bat-
tery.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
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The EV indicator comes on when driving the
vehicle using only the electric motor (traction
motor).